Your guide to incontinence

Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which staying dry at night can be expected. Nocturia is the need to get up to void frequently during the night.

Urinary incontinence is a term that includes all involuntary leakage of urine. There are several different types, for example stress urinary incontinence, mixed urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence, and more.

Did you know that if you are experiencing bladder weakness, you are also at greater risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)? There are many different reasons for this, but the good thing is that there are things you can do to prevent an infection.

Urge incontinence occurs when you suddenly feel the need to pass urine on a frequent basis. This happens when the detrusor muscles contract more than usual within the walls of your bladder, which triggers an immediate need to go to the toilet.

Urinary incontinence has a wide range of potential causes including various medical conditions, certain medications and constipation. Bladder leakage can also be triggered by issues that are unique to either males or females such as removal of the prostate or pregnancy. It’s always best to seek advice from a doctor or health professional to help you understand more about what is causing the problem.

Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, are one of the most effective ways of improving and maintaining bowel and bladder functions. They work by increasing the strength of the pelvic floor and can improve or even eliminate incontinence.

The benefits of Pilates as a form of exercise will help to stretch and strengthen the body. The flowing movements of Pilates naturally uses your pelvic floor muscles when doing core exercises. By strengthening your core, you will naturally improve the strength of your pelvic floor, which will help the muscles to control your bladder and any leaks.